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Ford Transit Connect vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Toyota Proace City?

Ford Transit Connect vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Toyota Proace City

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 26,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,926 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 225 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Connect offers very slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Transit Connect is markedly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers somewhat more torque with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,477 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Connect offers noticeably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 1,007 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries barely more – 829 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Ford Transit Connect
Toyota Proace City

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Ford Transit Connect
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 41,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,477 - 1,866 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
4,500 - 4,868 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,856 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Toyota
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